Playa Colorado Surf Break

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Issued: 5 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.1° C

Normal for this time of year

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
0
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
756
361
531
723
405
442
588
283
254
361
366
423
438
546
462
410
404
289
252
173
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
5
SE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
SE
15
NE
25
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
3:11AM2.38m
3:27PM2.70m
4:05AM2.45m
4:20PM2.67m
4:58AM2.49m
5:13PM2.59m
5:51AM2.49m
6:05PM2.46m
6:44AM2.46m
6:59PM2.31m
7:37AM2.39m
7:54PM2.15m
8:30AM2.31m
Low Tide
8:59PM-0.01m
9:11AM0.17m
9:51PM-0.06m
10:06AM0.15m
10:42PM-0.06m
11:02AM0.19m
11:33PM0.00m
11:57AM0.26m
00:23AM0.10m
12:54PM0.36m
1:14AM0.24m
1:51PM0.46m
2:06AM0.38m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
 mm
2
6
6
4
5
6
2
6
5
12
23
1
1
Temp °C
32
28
29
30
28
30
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
30
25
28
30
27
29
Feels °C
32
30
29
31
31
32
31
30
29
30
27
28
29
30
30
33
27
28
30
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SW
19
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
309
756
277
531
723
405
442
588
283
254
361
366
423
438
546
462
410
404
289
181
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
23
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
193
186
361
175
154
118
96
99
66
78
50
93
125
70
63
47
39
35
197
252
173
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
59
17
17
16
18
23
26
12
13
8
3
174
3
3
97
60
33
33
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
3
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
Energy kJ
7
20
2
7
3
3
5
5
3
8
9
8
6
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
66
37
47
20
56
0
18
0
0
31
0
63
79
0
56
0
0
0
41
0
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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